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Five Blooms for Agassiz and Harrison
Jessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
This is one of the most beautiful corners of B.C. Just ask the Communities in Bloom judges.
Both the District of Kent and the Village of Harrison Hot Springs were honoured with Five Blooms in the annual province-wide contest, the equivalent of a ve-star rating. The CIB Awards ceremony was held on September 25, in Hope.
The communities were visited by a small panel of judges in late July, who were given extensive tours of many competing communities. Only six communities in B.C. earned Five Blooms. The other three were Hope, Clinton, Qualicum Beach and Kelowna.
The awards are a way to reward communities for fostering their local environments, and communities choose to participate in the program.
While these latest awards were provincial, the Communities in Bloom program runs nationally and internationally as well.
Harrison councillor Dave
Harris says this year's marks were the highest the Village has ever received, with an 88.5 per cent overall mark. There are seven different items communities are judged on, he says.
In Harrison, judges were toured around to areas such as the Memorial Hall, the Ranger Station Art Gallery, the Harrison Hot Springs Resort and Spa's gardens, and private gardens which were selected as "Gardens of the Week" this summer.
They were also shown the community garden, and received honourable mention for it.
"They spoke very highly of our community," says Harris, who also is on the Communities in Bloom committee in Harrison, adding that CIB of cials suggested that Harrison Hot Springs should consider competing in the national competition.
"The executive director of the provincial chapter says it's time to go play with the big boys," Harris says.
The District of Kent was given similar accolades at the awards ceremony.
The District's gardener, Scott Hurst, says participating, and especially winning, Five Blooms is no small feat. They won in 2007, nationally, and were provincial champions
in 2006. Last year, Kent participated but didn't compete.
It takes a combined effort between council, staff and community volunteers, coupled with plenty of
energy, vision and planning. And they are always in
need of volunteers. Most urgently, there are
tulip bulb plantings coming up, and volunteers can call the District at 604-796-2235
for more information. Projects in the past include
blackberry bush eradication, the wrapping of the utility box in front of the museum and daffodil plantings.
Part of The District of Kent’s Communities in Bloom committee, including (left to right) District Gardener Scott Hurst, Myronia Smith, Leslie Zawada, Victoria Brookes and Joanne Velkamp.
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Kent elementary students Adam Graham and Sierra Visser finish up the Terry Fox in front of the school on Thursday morning, as Ms. Garrioch cheers them on.
Making Terry proud
Local SAR team awardedSearch and Rescue
volunteers are an integral part of emergency services in the Upper Fraser Valley. And the Kent Harrison SAR volunteers were recently presented with an award recognizing the work they do.
Several members of the RCMP’s Upper Fraser Valley detachment attended the weekly SAR training on September 22, to present a letter of appreciation and a plaque of recognition.
Detachment Commander Insp. Keith Robinson addressed the SAR volunteers, citing the many hours that Kent Harrison members contribute to public safety.
“We particularly appreciate the specialized skills and equipment that SAR volunteers bring”, said Robinson.
This has fortunately been
a fairly quiet year for Kent Harrison SAR, with roughly 30 incident responses so far, they report. This is not much different than the previous year, but down from an all time high in 2007.
However, there have been several water-related fatalities
this year, unlike previous years. The SAR team is participating in the lming of speci c incidents as part of the ‘Call Out’ TV series, currently airing on the Knowledge Network. Episodes featuring Kent Harrison will not be shown until 2011.
JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
RCMP Insp. Keith Robinson presents a plaque to Marvin Anderson, President, Kent Harrison Search and Rescue Team Society.
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District of Kent Councillor John Van Laerhoven receives an award from Union of BC Municipalities President-Elect and Community Excellence Awards Chair, Barbara Steele.
Search and Rescue volunteers and emergency personnel transport a patient off Echo Island on Saturday morning.
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Boat hits Camile Island after midnightA man and woman are
fortunate to be alive after their boat ran into an island near Echo Island on Harrison Lake, says Kent Harrison Search and Rescue. They worked with BC Ambulance, BC Air Ambulance and Agassiz RCMP to bring two injured boaters to safety early Saturday morning.
Two adults were returning to Harrison Hot Springs from Rainbow Falls on Harrison Lake after midnight on October 2 when their boat struck Camile Island. After seeking refuge in the cabin on the island for the night, the inured man was able to ag down a passing boater at daylight who was kind enough to alert and inform emergency
personnel when they reached the boat launch. Emergency personnel traveled to Camile Island
on two boats, where paramedics treated lacerations and broken bones. The injured
boaters were transported to Harrison Hot Springs by boat and then airlifted to hospital. Their injuries
were not life threatening. Kent Harrison Search and Rescue reminds boaters
that traveling at night is dangerous. Consuming alcohol before operating
a watercraft can cause tragic results and stiff penalties.
District pump innovativeJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
The District of Kent was recognized with a Community Excellence Award at the UBCM Convention for the " sh friendly" Duncan-Bates Pump Station.
They received the award last week in the Leadership and Innovation category for small community, which "recognizes regional districts and municipalities that have demonstrated environmental excellence in successfully implementing programs, policies and plans that have bene ted a B.C. community."
The District said in a press
release that "the primary focus of the (pump) project was to increase the pumping capacity of the existing Duncan-Bateson Pump Station in order to alleviate ooding for the farming community and to permit sh passage of juvenile coho and chum salmon and other sh habitat. The new pump station can now handle severe storms as each of the two pumps is set to automatically switch on, at speci c water levels, which allows migrating sh to bypass the main ood pumps.
"The process brought together stakeholders from all levels of government, First Nations
(Seabird Island and Chehalis Bands), drainage groups and the agricultural community in a collaborative effort. The total cost of the project, came under budget at an estimated $1.35 million, and was funded entirely by the Building Canada Plan. The funding was a collaboration between the Provincial and Federal Governments to address ood hazards in British Columbia. This completion of the Duncan-Bateson Pump Station clearly ful lls the environmental mandate of ood protection and encouragement of sh habitat."
Other winners in the category include Dawson Creek for its ef uent water re-use project, North Vancouver for a solar application and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District for the "passive destruction of methane and microbes."
The awards were handed out last Thursday at the UBCM Convention in Whistler. All District of Kent councillors attended. Mayor Lorne Fisher is not attending, as he is recovering at home from a recent heart attack. More than 75 award applications were received by the UBCM, with eight winners acknowledged "for the winning ideas that will now serve as examples to other local governments around the world."
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The Agassiz Harrison Historical Society presented a fashion show called I Can’t Believe I Wore that Dress, on Sunday at the Agricultural Hall, featuring several outfits from days past.
Believe it or not Stolen car torched
The theft of a Volkswagen that was then torched on Pioneer Avenue on September 28, has led to an investigation by the RCMP. The vehicle was stolen from the Heath Court Trailer Park.
The car was completely destroyed in the re.
There was a second report of a vehicle re on October 1, at Ruby Creek. But
when re crews arrived, they couldn't nd the source of the complaint.
Other events the Agassiz Fire Department attended last week include a pedestrian who was hit at a crosswalk at Evergreen and Cheam. The pedestrian suffered head injuries but was released from hospital the following day.
The re department also responded to two burning complaints last week, one on Ashton Road on October 1, and on Mountain View Road on September 28.
They were called out to three false alarms last week as well; a house alarm on Parkwood Road on September 30, a house alarm on Sutherland Road on September 29 and a commercial alarm on Pioneer Avenue on September 28. There were reports of a grass re at the 20 km mark of West Harrison Forestry Road on September 29, but they didn't respond, as it was out of the area.
See pages 10 through 12 of this edition for information on re safety and a rehall open house this Saturday. SUBMITTED PHOTO
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Some of the mess left at the back door of the thrift store run by Community Services.
Thieves hit Community Services Thrift StoreJessica PetersTHE OBSERVER
Thieves broke into a shed at the Community Services Thrift Store, a business which operates to fund local services such as the food bank and Family Place.
Store manager Rozina Esmail says it's impossible to know exactly what they stole from the shed, if anything, because there is so much stuff stored in it.
In addition to the
break in, someone tried to get into the actual Thrift Store, damaging the door and lock, costing the Community Services money to x it.
While break-ins are rare at the store, another issue came up this week, says Gina Reimer, Community Services' director of nance.
Someone dropped their donations at the door, after hours. Those donations were then ri ed through and
broken by vandals. "The Thrift Store
prices are as low as you will get anywhere and we do try to help out anyone in need," Reimer says.
Those donating should come between
the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday to Saturday, to the back door. The store is open for sales from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
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B.C.’s haves and have-nots
All fires are devastating in some way. This time last year, a house on MacKay Crescent in Agassiz was destroyed by fire. There are many things you can do to prevent housefires, and to plan for your family’s safety in the event of a fire. It’s fire safety month, the perfect time to think about how your family would survive a fire. Please see pages 10 - 12 for more information.
Fire Safety Month
Speed up public transitPremier Gordon Campbell stated last week that
SkyTrain will eventually be extended to Langley.In his speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities
convention, the premier said that the SkyTrain extension will be part of the next phase of a capital program for transportation improvements, which began in 2002.
The premier gave no date as to when SkyTrain will be in this community. Earlier announcements on the SkyTrain extension indicated that it would come as far east as 168 Street and Fraser Highway by 2020, and on to Willowbrook by 2030. While rapid transit would be welcome, 20 years is a long time to wait — especially if the growth south of the Fraser continues at the frenetic pace of the past decade.
For some reason, the provincial government and TransLink seem to keep shying away from even talking about use of the interurban rail corridor between Chilliwack and Surrey. A recent study showed that for $500 million, equipment could be purchased, 100 kilometres of tracks upgraded and service inaugurated on a 20 to 30-minute headway.
The cost of SkyTrain is far higher. The much-delayed Evergreen Line, which still has a funding shortfall, is estimated to cost at least $1.4 billion, and it involves a relatively short SkyTrain extension from the Lougheed station to Port Moody and Coquitlam Town Centre.
There is no doubt that SkyTrain reduces the many challenges of roads crossing railway tracks at grade. However, commuter rail using existing tracks works well in cities as varied as New York, Chicago, Toronto, Montreal and Seattle.
In addition, extending rail service as far east as Chilliwack would recognize the reality that many people travel from throughout the Fraser Valley to the larger urban centres of Langley, Surrey, Coquitlam and Burnaby — as well as Vancouver and Richmond. It would also provide a vastly-improved internal transit service south of the Fraser, something that is long overdue.
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WHISTLER – The glass-and-cedar mansions of B.C.’s Olympic playground sparkled in the sun as local government leaders arrived for their annual date with the premier.
They swung off the new Sea-to-Sky Highway to full hotels, packed restaurants, designer shops, strolling international tourists and lavish government and corporate receptions. This display of wealth and privilege offered quite a culture shock for small-town delegates who make up the majority at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.
So it was interesting to see poverty emerge as the unof cial theme this year.
I happened to be the only reporter in the room as delegates questioned cabinet ministers on building local economies. The rst question, tossed out as an icebreaker, was about B.C.’s
minimum wage, frozen at $8 an hour since Gordon Campbell imposed his market philosophy on the province in 2001. Labour Minister Murray Coell’s admission that it’s almost time to raise it caused a feeding frenzy by the city media, bored as they are with small resource towns and their hard-luck stories.
Coell tried to skate backwards when TV cameras cornered him the next day, but his original point stood. The B.C. Liberals long ago eliminated income tax and medical premiums for low-wage workers, and even subsidize their rent, but the cost of living keeps rising. It appears B.C. will soon grudgingly join Newfoundland and Nunavut at $10 an hour.
Lost in all this were the real subjects of the economic panel, such as a plea for provincial help to keep farms viable. Nobody talks about an $8 minimum wage for farms, corner stores or other seven-day-a-week family businesses, where it’s mostly a theory.
As expected, the most divisive issue at this year’s convention was a proposed shift to four-year terms for councils. Here again, a canyon separates urban and rural, rich and poor.
A Vancouver councillor now makes $61,674 a year, plus expenses for things like the UBCM convention. Not bad for a part-time job. In B.C.’s smallest towns, when you calculate the actual hours for councillors you nd another group that doesn’t make even Campbell’s miserly minimum wage.
It was these folks who voted down the idea of four-year terms. Three years is enough of a commitment.
The poor were thrust into the spotlight again when Campbell took the stage for the traditional convention-closing speech.
After a fond look back at the Olympics, he imagined himself and Finance Minister Colin Hansen as a gure skating pair for a little self-deprecating humour about the hasty introduction of the harmonized sales tax.
With the federal clock ticking, “we rushed out, and we threw the HST up in the air, and we promptly fell on our faces,” Campbell said. “Well, we soldiered on with the program. Some were saying that the only thing we had really mastered was the death spiral.”
Then he got serious. He didn’t plot the HST before the election. He didn’t lie, but he accepts now that many people will never believe it.
Then Campbell threw his latest pitch in a long-shot bid to save the HST and his government via referendum next fall. The HST helps the poor.
Tax rebates for more than a million low-income people add up to $230 a year for a single senior, or $920 a year for a low-income family of four.
Campbell did not return to the argument that the HST helps resource industries recover and grow. It’s too vague for people intent on checking their restaurant bills.
He also knows the media are bored by economics, just as they are the sob stories of small-town unemployment.
Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com.
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Dear Editor, A travesty is taking place on
Vimy Rd. The Taylor property has
been sold to a developer. The developer is having the beautiful trees cut down and in the process is putting a neighbours trees in
jeopardy. In a strong wind, one of the
effected trees could come down and land on the fellow's roof or it could fall across Vimy and take out power and telephone lines and land on our roof. This is affecting several properties. We
have heard that the developer is planning on putting 3 houses on a piece of property that is zoned as single family only. This will desecrate our community as it stands today.
All of the residents of Vimy Rd need to go to the meeting
about this property once the municipality posts the time and date.
All others who object to this should go to the meeting as well. This developer needs to be stopped. He has already desecrated the community over
at Cheam and Agassiz Ave. We can't let this happen again.
Please watch for the posting of the meeting and please attend the meeting as our voices need to be heard.
Kathy ReadAgassiz
Trees coming down is a ‘travesty’
‘Friends’ will watch for 50 m riparian zoneDear EditorThe Friends of the East Sector is a group
of concerned citizens from Harrison Hot Springs and the District of Kent who have been working to have all lands in the East Sector Special Planning area of Harrison preserved as a natural park. The East Sector constitutes practically the only land on the oor of the Fraser Valley that is still largely in
its natural state. It is a special environmental area that is home to rare plant communities and species that are endangered; as well as a recreational area enjoyed by many residents and visitors.
So it was with a great deal of interest that several of our members recently
attended the Neighbourhood Open House in Harrison Hot Springs held by Kingma Bros for the purpose of seeking input from the neighbourhood on the planning process for the lands they wish to develop. Several different parcels of land were referred to in the presentation. One was the Sandy Cove-Whippoorwill Point, but very little was said about it. On the western side of the village the Kingma Brothers own 120 acres; and they wish to develop four acres since most of the parcel of land is steep hillside that would be dif cult to develop. Nevertheless we may shortly see condos taking up the small amount of at land on western side of the entrance to the village where now there
is a beautiful stand of mature trees between the highway and the Miami Slough. It is this area that will be developed rst.
The bulk of their development will occur in the 75 acres that are part of East Sector Special Planning area. Although plans are not well advanced for this area, it was clear from the artist’s sketches displayed that the Kingma Brothers think that high density is appropriate there.
The Friends of the East Sector has already publicly stated its position that development in the East Sector would cause severe harm to this special ecological area. I want to emphasize that we are very concerned that the Of cial Community Plan is ambiguous about
preserving the natural environment there; so I approached the Mayor of Harrison, Ken Becotte who was present at the Open House. Mayor Becotte assured me that he has every intention of upholding one particular point in the Of cial Community Plan. That was that he intends that the riparian area of the Miami River, east of McCombs Drive would remain 50 meters wide.
This assurance of a 50 meter zone is, by no means, enough, but it is heartening to know this is the least we can expect. Our group will be looking for Mayor Becotte to ful ll this commitment.
Lillian Martin, for Friends of the East Sector
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The third annual Social Justice Film Festival, will be hosted this year by two churches, the Agassiz United and All Saints Anglican. Movies will be played in both churches, on October 15 and 16.
The rst lm (United Church, October 15 at 7:30 p.m.), Playing For Change, focuses on approaching the goal of world peace through the universal language of music. Marilee Jones and local musicians will entertain the audience prior to the lm.
New to the festival this year is a morning of lms aimed at children and families. At 9:30 on Saturday at All Saints Anglican, the lms Shi Shi Etko, Ryan’s Well, and Minoru: Memory of Exile will be shown. All three lms deal with Canadian children
of very different backgrounds. The rst follows the last days that a young Sto:lo girl has with her family before being sent to residential school. The second is about an elementary school student from Ontario who raises
thousands of dollars for a well in Angolo Uganda, and befriends a Ugandan boy, Jimmy, in the process. The third lm portrays a Japanese Canadian boy who was interned with his family during WWII, deported after the war, and nally returns to his country of citizenship.
A Grandmother’s Tribe will be shown at Agassiz United at 9:30 on Saturday. It tells the story of African grandmothers caring for their grandchildren orphaned by AIDS. Jean Douglas-Webb of Abbotsford travelled to Swaziland with a group of Canadian activist grandmothers who are working to support their African counterparts, and will be on hand to share her experience, give an up-date, and tell about the Steven Lewis Foundation’s Agri-Gran Caravan that will travel across Canada this fall.
Also on Saturday, All Saints will host the lm A Healing River, at 1 p.m., which will be followed by a discussion led
by Reverend David Price and Professor Meredith Egan.
The lm introduces the concept of restorative justice, an ancient and modern alternative to punitive justice. It deals with issues such as trauma, recovery, and the psychology of the restorative process. Also in the afternoon, Agassiz United will screen Good Morning Kandahar and A Place to Sleep, Something to Eat, and Someone Who Gives a Damn. The rst is a documentary which presents the dilemmas felt by thousands of young Afghans around the world as they grapple with events in their homeland. The second explores the homeless epidemic in metro Vancouver, giving a voice to the homeless and those who work with them.
Entrance is by donation, refreshments will be served during breaks, and a soup and bun lunch for $4 will be served on Saturday at noon at Agassiz United Church.
Social Film Fest returns
Amanda SandarFOR THE OBSERVER
I attended a wonderful
event, the Seniors and Teens Fall Lunch, on Tuesday, September 28. It was not at all what I expected. I thought it might be quiet and dull, but it was lively and very welcoming.
When I walked into the hall, I was greeted with a friendly smile and introduced to my senior, a most amazing and funny lady.
Each teen was paired up with a senior and served them lunch, which they selected from the menu (it consisted of soups, sandwiches and desserts.) Lunch was followed by games of bingo or some such game to add to the fun. One of the seniors, Ben DeGroot, was playing background music on his keyboard, which made it more like a party.
Every senior has a story to tell and an experience they would love to share; all you have to do is ask them. I will never forget my senior, or the fun we had together. I would
like to thank the seniors for giving us teens a second chance. I know that teens nowadays seem so scary because some nasty things keep happening which in turn makes it seem that every teen is bad. Thank you for seeing that we are all different and we do care. To each teen, I thank you for seeing
that each senior has a story to tell, and that all of their stories are different.
I hope that you have taken some pleasant memories from this event. I know that I have. Thank you for having me, and I look forward to attending another one. It was so much fun.
These lunches are
organized by the Agassiz-Harrison Senior Peer Support, as part of the Youth Inclusion Program. Anyone interested in attending future lunches can call Eunice at 604-796-9841 or Betty at 604-796-0409.
Amanda Sandar is a student at ACE, the Agassiz Centre for Education.
Amanda Sandar (right) enjoys a lunch with fellow students and seniors, during the Seniors and Teens Fall Lunch on September 28.
Every senior has a story
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• OPINION
Lights not visible to pedestrians
Dear Editor, Re: Question of the Week,
Observer Sept. 30 The new crosswalks are
seriously dangerous in that we pedestrians are told to look for the new flashing lights. Where are they? Twenty feet above our heads and pointing in the wrong
direction!Whoever designed/installed
them should be given his pink slip and invited to call upon our Community Employment of ce to be re-directed into employment more suited to one of limited intelligence.
Geof KitchingHarrison Mills
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Agassiz Firefighters gather at the new firehall on Industrial Road, when it opened in 2009.
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Open House to celebrate Fire Safety Week
Fires are devastating. Homes can be lost, possessions ruined, and lives often need to be started over again, for those who survive. But res are also preventable, especially with a little effort and education.
And all this week, re halls around the country will be spreading the message of prevention out to the public. Their
goal is simple — reduce the number of house res.
Fire Prevention Week began Oct. 3 and runs until Oct. 9. In Agassiz, an open house will be held on Oct. 9, this Saturday at the re hall.
Agassiz Fire Chief Wayne Dyer says the public is invited to come out and see the re trucks and equipment up close. The open house
will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
It's a good chance to learn more about re prevention, meet our local re ghters, tour the hall, and check out the trucks. There will be refreshments throughout the day.
For a full list of re prevention tips, re safety information, escape plans and more, visit www. precan.ca.
CHIEF WAYNE DYER - AGASSIZ FIRE DEPARTMENT
Cooking is the leading cause of home res. The majority of stovetop res happen because cooking was left unattended.
Heating is the leading cause of reported, home res during the winter months of December, January and February.
Smoking materials are the leading cause of re deaths and the third leading cause of home re injuries.
Children under the age of 6 years old are the most likely to start res while playing with matches and lighters.
Electrical distribution equipment is the fth leading cause of home res and the sixth leading cause of home re deaths.
Firefighters do more than just fight fires. They volunteer a lot of time, along with their families, fund-raising within the community. Here, a group of firefighters, their spouses, children and significant others organize donations from the annual food drive. Watch for information soon about this year’s Christmas food drive.
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A young boy checks out one of the Agassiz Fire Department’s trucks during an open house in 2009. An interactive, kid-friendly open house will be held again this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Fire safety starts with you
Where there’s smoke there can also be re. And re is still one of the most devastating – and avoidable – perils.
A house re can ignite within seconds and completely destroy everything in its path.
Fire education and working smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why the members of the Insurance Brokers Association of B.C. are again sponsoring Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3 to 9.
Fire Prevention Week is an initiative of the Of ce of the Fire Commissioner, the senior authority in the province with respect to re safety and prevention. Each year re ghters in communities throughout the province distribute activity books and talk to children in Grades K to 3 about re safety. Children are encouraged to
pass along the information to family members.
This year, the theme is “Fire Safety Starts With You”, which is especially
timely in light of recent amendments to the B.C. Fire Code that now require all residential buildings to have working smoke alarms.
To support local re ghters in getting the word out, participating brokerages are offering a contest with 20 prizes of $150 in Kidde re-safety products to be awarded throughout the province.
“Fire education is crucial, as we have seen in the past year alone,” said Richard Pindral, president of IBABC. Last year two B.C. families escaped house res safely thanks to the re education their children received during Fire Prevention Week.
“This campaign works because it reminds families to have a discussion about safety, and that discussion can save lives.”
To learn more about how to plan for a re drill in your home, you can nd an abundance of resource materials online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ recom/.
1. Keep an eye on the stovetop. Never leaving cooking unattended and keep a close eye on food cooking in the oven. Keep a pan lid or cookie sheet nearby in case a re suddenly erupts.
2. Give space heaters space. Fixed and portable space heaters should be kept at least one metre (three feet) away from anything that can burn.
3. Smokers should take extra precaution. Try to smoke outdoors or use sturdy, deep ashtrays and make sure cigarette butts and ashes are out before disposing of them.
4. Matches and lighters are not toys. Keep them out of reach and sight from children, high up in a locked cabinet.
5. Inspect electrical cords and make sure they are not stretched or pinched behind furniture and under rugs. Replace cords that have cracked and frayed or have broken or loose plugs.
6. Be careful of candle use, never leave the room or go the sleep with a burning candle and keep them away from the reach of children and ammable objects and furniture.
7. Plan an escape route and practice your plan at least twice a year so everyone is prepared in case of an emergency.
8. Get your smoke alarms in shape. Install one on every level and ensure that everyone in the household can hear them sound, even with closed doors.
9. Test your smoke alarm and replace your batteries once a year. Smoke alarms older than ten years should be replaced.
10. Get low and go. In the event of re and heavy smoke, crawl low on your hands and knees to your exit, keeping your head 0.3 to 0.6 metres (one to two feet) above the oor where the air is cleaner.
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Before the parents leaveWrite down the complete address and phone number of the place where you are babysitting and phone numbers for:Fire, Police, Ambulance & Emergency Services - often one number - 9-1-1.Where the parents can be reached.Neighbour(s).Keep this information in your pocket so that it's with you at all times and handy in case of an emergency. Plan Your EscapeIf there is a re while you are in charge, you must know what to do:Is there a re escape plan? If not, develop one.Identify all escape routes.Find at least two ways out of each room.Plan how you and the children will escape safely.Decide on an outside meeting place.Ask for a demonstration of the smoke alarm.
Guide to Fire SafetyThe best way to keep re safe is to be watchful of the children in your charge:Never leave children unsupervised.Check on sleeping children regularly.Keep matches and lighters out of their reach.Do not light candles while babysitting.Don't smoke on the job.Keep children away from the stove, hot liquids, electric lamps and space heaters.Keep space heaters at least 1 metre (40 inches) from drapes, furniture and bedding.Cook safely and only if you have permission.Turn pot handles in to avoid children knocking them over or pulling them down.Smother a pan re with a lid. Never use water.Make sure you know what cooking materials can be used for the microwave. Burn PreventionAlways test hot foods and liquids before feeding. Fire Safety: What to do, because re spreads fast - don't delay!If your clothes catch re, STOP, DROP & ROLL on the oor to smother the ames.Cool minor burns with cold water. If your skin is blistered, charred or dead white, get emergency help immediately.When you see ames, smell smoke or hear the smoke alarm, get everybody out of the house.Feel the door rst. If it isn’t hot, open it very slowly.If there is re or smoke use another exit.Crawl low under smoke - the air near the oor is safer to breathe.If you cannot escape, close the door and seal around it with cloth to prevent smoke from entering the room.Always use the stairs and never the elevators.Designate a meeting place a safe distance from the house and make sure everyone is there.Take the children to a neighbour.Phone the emergency number from the neighbour’s home.Give the complete address, describe the situation and inform the operator if anyone is still inside.Stay on the phone until you are told to hang up.Do not go back to the house for any reason. EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
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50 Years Ago, 1960A new minimum
work camp was in the planning stages for Agassiz in 1960. The site would be the Experimental Farm #2 on Chaplin Road. More than 20 new jobs would be created to care for the more than 85 inmates. Staff would include as many local people as possible. Starting wages would be about $3,750 per year. The inmates would be chosen carefully to ensure they would not be a risk to the community because there would be no security fences or permanent installations. Work being considered for the inmates included clearing land behind the Experimental Farm, construction of a ditch to carry run-off, selective logging, reforestation and conservation work on hills. The camp was to be portable so it could be moved as close to the changing work sites as possible. This camp opened in 1961 as the Agassiz Correctional Work Camp and operated until 1978. It was the rst large prison to be constructed
in Agassiz.A Civil Defense
course in radiation was to be offered. It was felt that even in peace time knowledge of how to handle radioactive substances was needed in the workplace, such as trucking, industry and medical facilities.
Kent Municipal Council voted to exempt the church halls of the All Saints Anglican, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic and the United Church from municipal taxes for 1960.
Members of the edgling tennis club
voted to switch to badminton over the winter months, and revived the dormant badminton club. As a result, the badminton club in the Agassiz High School did get another chance and lasted for another 40 more years.
At Harrison Mills a crew on a passing freight train discovered the CPR station platform burning briskly near Kilby’s Store and Post Of ce. Their fast action in stopping to put out the re saved that section of Harrison Mills from disaster.
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-Echoes From the Past is submitted weekly by the Agassiz Harrison Historical Society.
Planning starts for work camp
The Multicultural Choir held a fashion show on Saturday at St. Anthony of Padula’s Catholic Church Hall. The show featured the handiwork of Sabrina and Brenda Breitenmoser, a mother and daughter team who have created beautiful clothing for several locals over the years, including this stunning rose-coloured dress.
Celebrating fashionWell, the summer's
over, and we are again into full swing of community activities. We were glad to hear folks enjoyed the concert in the park.
We had a fun time with the car show and Canada Day — the street hockey was fun to watch.
We had a great time at the fall fair. This year our bingo was as popular as ever and our homemade pies were a smash hit. We're looking forward to the Halloween Spooktacular with the children on October 31, at the Agricultural Hall from 6 p.m. t o 8 p.m. Bring your kids out for games and the best hot dogs in town! We're proud to partner with the District of Kent to provide a safe event for children on Halloween.
This Christmas, we will be in charge of the Agassiz Gala Christmas Craft Fair. We're looking forward to meeting all the vendors and crafters
and kicking off the holiday season with great gifts to purchase, along with some great food. Mark December 4 on your calender.
Also, we will again have some of Grandma's Rescue Bears.
We're happy to say
we have four new members and many new exciting fundraisers on the planning board. We're looking forward to working for our communities.
"We serve."-Submitted by the
local Lions Club.
From the Lions’ Lair
JESSICA PETERS / OBSERVER
• ECHOES FROM THE PAST
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Fall, fun and so much moreRuth AltendorfFOR THE OBSERVER
This Saturday's Fall Fun and Fundraiser was fun and the HHS Multicultural Choir’s funds look much healthier due to the generosity of our supporters. Thank-yous are in order to: Marceline Billis who organized the event, Brenda Breitenmoser who, with the assistance of her daughter, Sabrina, coordinated the fashion show, Doris Rusnak, whose knowledgeable fashion comments were much enjoyed, to the people who baked and to the people who donated to the “White Elephant” tables. A very special thank-you should go to three very talented young people: Anna Marie and Janelle Ryan who put on a spirited medley of songs, and Galen Schram who enthralled the audience with violin pieces by Vivaldi and J.S. Bach. All three artists were accompanied by
their teacher Brenda Di Rezze. Last, but certainly not least, a big thank-you to the St. Anthony’s Youth Group and their leader Emee Wenk, for putting up, taking down, decorating, serving and being all around helpful!
We sure have had some incredibly beautiful fall days lately, don’t you think?
October the rst especially comes to my mind with 29 degrees in the afternoon! While some of my friends visited Minter Gardens, I had lunch with three of my grand-children in Mt. Vernon, Wa. And, where were you?
But, there will be more beautiful fall days and I will pick one for a slow “bumbering” tour to Harrison Mills. Though I have been there many times, the area never ceases to attract me. The beautiful countryside with its strong sense of history, the museum, the country restaurant
and gift shop and, if you dare to venture into the bush, the ruins of the rst sawmill in B.C.
It all blends together so well! No wonder it attracts many artists, and a visit to some of their studios is also in my plans. Speaking of art, I will, of course, make a point to visit the October Show at the Ranger Station Public Art Gallery on Rockwell Dr.
A combined show featuring Adele Hinkley, Johanna Richards, Betty Block and Jewelry by Sandra Tilander promises to be very interesting. The show runs from October 1 - 31 and there will be a Reception on Sunday, October 10 from 2 - 4 p.m.
If you are in need of a good laugh, the Festival Society is bringing back Lorne Elliott on October 22, 8 pm in the Forum of the HHS Resort and Spa. Though the HHS Memorial Hall is under serious renovation, the
show goes on.Finally, I have to
report that we will soon have to say a fond
farewell to a long-time friend, Ghislaine De Borchgrave, a faithful supporter of both the Harrison Hikers and the Multicultural Choir, who will be moving back to Belgium to be closer to her family and especially her daughter, Nathalie. Chislaine has become very dear to us and we will miss her. But, we wish her all the best and hope that she will come back once in a while to visit!
Ghislaine De Borchgrave is moving to Belgium soon. She will be missed by the Harrison Hikers and the Multicultural Choir, groups she was a part of.
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Join us at our Harvest FestivalSaturday, October 9th
11 am - 5 pm
Celebrate the Fall offerings:• chestnuts• pumpkins• squash• fresh pressed cider• samples
Harvest Lunch is served in our Bistro from noon until 4 pm.
5493 Limbert Road, Agassiz(604) 796-2619
OBSERVERsports
Agassiz Speedway held their Championship Day on Saturday with a total of 59 competitors in ve classes - Sportsman, Streets, Minis, Hornets and Midgets.
Local Sportsman driver Ian Graham (#18) had a clean sweep of the evening. He posted the fast time, won the Trophy Dash and the Main Event. In the year end points battle, Champion Dean Bridge (#6) was able to hold off Shane Berrow (#2) for the points lead. Bridge came into the evening with 37 points separating rst and second place. Berrow was able to close the gap, but no enough to take the Championship. Only 5 points separated Bridge and Berrow at the end of the evening. John Ross (#86) nished third in the nal points, and Ian Graham
came in fourth.Main Event winner of the Street Stocks was Bill
Beasley (#77) starting in the middle of the pack to take the win. Beasley also won the "A" Heat Race. Trophy Dash was won by Trent McArthur (#55), with local driver Howie Webb (#25) winning the "B" Heat. Champion Keith Tourand (#44) had an impressive lead going into the nal points race and completed the season 176 points ahead of sceond place competitor Kris McKenzie (#6).
Mini Stock action saw Ben Denis take the Main Event and clenching the Championship in the Mini Stock class. Norm Hillert (#50) posted the fast time of the evening, Wayne Goodwin (#94) won the Trophy Dash and the Heat race was won by Ryan Medynski (#25). The nal points standing for the year saw Hillert in second and Goodwin in third.
The Hornets saw 24 cars competing for the evening, with Murray Jones (#17) posting the fast time of the night. The evening's Dash winners were Billy Bell (#55); Robert Adams (#61) and Jessie Bridge (#29).
Heat winners were Rick Sellers (#47); Todd Grant (#51) and Jessie Bridge (#29). The 40 lap Main Event was won by Billy Bell (#55), giving Bell the Year End Championship. Coming into the evening, Jones was only 18 points behind the leader, Bell, but had a tough evening, he was unable to complete the Main Event, taking away his chance at challenging for the honours, but still giving him a second place in the Championship run. Curtis Williams nished third in the overall standings.
Midget racer, Troy Globe (#11) posted fast time, as well as winning the Heat race. Steve Hora (#46) won the Main Event.
The nal event of the season is October 30, the Annual Pumpkin Patch Hornet Enduro race. This event will feature Hornets, Midgets, and Hit to Pass. Everyone is invited to come out to the Costume Party, there will be prizes for all age groups, as well as a Pumpkin Smash.
-Submitted article
Graham has clean sweep at the track
AESS’ Grade 7 girls field hockey team took on Rosedale Middle on Monday afternoon. Here, Micheala James of Agassiz runs with Jessica Westeringh of Rosedale Middle towards Agassiz’s net. This was the team’s first game of the season.
Girl power
AGASSIZ-HARRISON OBSERVER – Thursday, October 7, 2010 15
More than the “Magic Word”
Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors
As children we were instructed to respond, “thank you”, when receiving a gift. But appreciation runs much deeper than verbal niceties. Our entire life can be a response of gratefulness.
It’s very early morning. Darkness still hovers over our sleep. “Th ere’s only the slight sound of attunement as a chorus of birds begins: twits and trills, chirps and peeps.” Slowly the chorus multiplies. “Th e birds do not take the dawn for granted.... they give thanks once again for this once only day, to begin.... the light does not dawn because of their singing. Th ey sing because the dawn appears as grace.” *In our technological culture “... it is not easy to awaken to the marvelous gift of each day.... We tend to take this ordinary beginning for granted...”
“Whatever and whoever we take for granted can easily become... something else to be worked on, managed, or consumed. We become oblivious.” Yet, daily reality of a life given to us could be an enriching blessing.
In our culture of money, we tend to have a ledger mentality. We add up the pluses and minuses that satisfy us. “We take being alive for granted and move on to a cost-benefi t analysis.” Is there not an incalculable mystery to simply being alive? “We will be liberated from the captivity of craving more only by an attitude of radical gratitude”.
Th e Christian belief tries to cultivate such a personal response of thankfulness.* Quotes from Mary Jo Leddy’s book Radical Gratitude.
Th is Sunday, Oct. 10th, share in our Th anksgiving Celebration at 11 a.m. at Agassiz United Church at 6860 #7 Hwy (opposite RCMP).
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LOCAL GROUPS & ACTIVITIESAgassiz Al-Anon. Is someone’s drinking affecting you? FMI call Shirley 604-796-9865 or Anne 604-793-3103“Agassiz Comforters” get together at 9am every Fri morning at the United Church. FMI call Anne 604-796-9705Agassiz Elks Lounge – 1824 #9 Hwy, open daily 3pm till closing. Everyone welcomeAgassiz Harrison Family Place. 7272 Morrow Road. Meet friends, old and new! Parents/caregivers with their children 0-6 are welcome. Mon, Wed and Thurs, 9:30am-12pm. Call Willena or Louisa 604-796-0313Agassiz-Harrison Garden Club meets the second Wed of each month from Oct-July in the foyer of the Ag Hall at 7:30pm. FMI 604-796-3291 or 604-796-2423Agassiz-Harrison Lions meet at 7pm on the 2nd and 4th Wed of the month at the Lion’s Den in the Ag-Rec Hall, 6800 Pioneer Ave. FMI call Mel at 604-796-0598 or Zen at 604-796-9502 or Eleanor at 604-858-3389Agassiz-Harrison Senior Peer Counsellors Meet with Caregivers 3rd Mon of each month, 2-4pm at Branch 32 Agassiz Legion. FMI call Betty Rajotte at 604-796-0409
Agassiz Kids At The Cross – Thursdays at the Ag Recreation Centre in Agassiz. FMI call Ettie 604-819-6822Agassiz Library: Reading Buddies Program. There are spots for little buddies who want to practise reading over the summer and all year ‘round. FMI call the library at 604-796-9510.Cheam Village Books for Residence Library. Looking for spare books to stock our Library. To donate please contact Neil Desmarais, Rm 132, or drop off at Cheam Village.Harrison Drumming Circle meets Wednesdays at 7:30 pm Harrison Memorial Hall FMI 604-796-2489“Speed Watch” Volunteers required to partake in this existing safety program in The Village. A joint initiative of the local RCMP & ICBC, focusing on traffi c calming primarily on Hot Springs Rd, Lillooet Ave & McCombs Dr. On the job training is provided. FMI or to sign up, please contact:Bob Perry Phone: 604 796 8475 email: [email protected] Multicultural Choir practices every Monday @ Kent Elementary School at 7 pm until further notice
*(Due to space limitations, each week we will publish a different set of groups & activities from the community)
COMMUNITYCORNEROCTOBER 2010
Agassiz ❖ Harr ison
Storytime at Agassiz Library – for preschoolers & their grownups. Crackle &Terrill are reading with some new stories & fun starting October 8 at 10:15 a.m. Drop in, no charge, all welcome. For more info call your library 604-796-9510.
A service of Thanksgiving will occur at the Agassiz Christian Reformed Church (7452 Morrow Road) on Thanksgiving Day (October 11) at 10am. Everyone is invited to come & worship our loving & generous God.
S i A i Lib f eschoolers & their grownups
The Lion's Club would like to say
thank you to Kim Duncan for
turning over the "reins" for the
Christmas Craft Fair... hers are big
boots to fi ll! We're looking forward
to this fundraising project in hopes
of helping our Community with it's
needs. We have school bursaries,
"camperships" for disabled
children, guide dogs & so many
other charities that need our help.
See you at the Fair!
A Belief in God
Open Dialogue withLillian Martin & Nelson Rajotte
TonightTh urs., Oct. 7th
7 - 9 p.m.at the Agassiz Library
auspices Agassiz United Church
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Agassiz Harrison Lions Club host the 7th Annual
Agassiz Christmas Craft Fair
To ensure you get a table, pick up an
application at the Oasis Bistro fi ll out & mail
with your cheque to the
Agassiz Harrison Lions Club Box 292, Agassiz BC V0M 1A0 or call
Joey Ellis 604-796-9951
OBSERVERcommunity
Betty RajotteFOR THE OBSERVER
Our grade six teacher used to solve “crimes” by keeping the whole class after school hours until someone “confessed”. The horrible offence was usually something like writing naughty words on the blackboard. Peer pressure usually urged the culprit to “own up” or a helpful informer (snitch) would clear up the mystery and life would return to normal.
Without a confession or witnesses or a tell-tale trail of clues, detection
becomes a challenge. We know from real news stories and ctional crime novels that solving crimes requires painstaking evidence gathering, witness statements and careful crime scene investigation. Police work takes hours, days and even years before charges are laid. The accused have the right to a fair trial and a chance to defend themselves and even to appeal the verdict before a nal judgment is made.
No such long investigation takes place at a hotel we chose
for one night of our holiday. It is a beautiful facility with exercise room, pool, spa, mountain bike rentals, courteous staff and spacious accommodation for an affordable fee. Home from our enjoyable “BC First” vacation we were pleased to open our Credit Card Statement, knowing that we had not been too extravagant in our travels and ready to check off our receipts. Strangely, there were two charges from the hotel, one for the room and a second entry of $11.20. What could that be for? We hadn’t
raided the mini bar or carted home the towels or utensils. My quick e-mail asking for clari cation brought this prompt reply: “Thank you for your concern. The $11.20 charge is a $10 charge plus taxes. This is for the Duck that was taken out of the room out of the tub. If you have any further questions please respond to this e-mail.”
Accused convicted and ned all with the click of a mouse!
Tourists to our vacation spots can now rest secure in the knowledge that at least one hotel is on the
cusp of curtailing this potential senior citizen crime wave. Without their quick action no rubber ducks would be left for future bathers. Where would this pilfering end? First the duckies, next the art work off the walls!
To be fair, I have heard of rock stars or rabid sports fans trashing hotel rooms. But this new trend of seniors’ brazenly taking children’s toys has got to be taken seriously.
I am still waiting for their apology and the return of $11.20 to my account.
Are we innocent until proven guilty? • PLUS SIDE OF 60
AGASSIZ-HARRISON OBSERVER – Thursday, October 7, 2010 17
In Loving Memory Of
Dorothy Ann Fogliato
March 1, 1952 - October 11,2006
There is a place, I have been told,Beyond an open gateAll have been invitedWhere friends and loved ones wait
It holds eternal promiseOf everlasting peaceNo pain or sorrow ever comesAnd teardrops there have ceased
Abundant life is evidentConstant, fresh and newA garden of provisionWith eternity in view
The promise is awaitingA place we can abideFulfi lled for all who answerThe call to come inside
From John, JC, Monica and Family Although 4 years have passed you are still in our thoughts daily.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
102 ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING
CULTURAL ACTIVITY COORDINATOR
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DEADLINE: Oct. 15, 2010START DATE: Nov. 1, 2010
Forward resume to:Sheryl Rankel, Offi ce Manager
FAX: [email protected]
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109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIESHOW ABOUT LIFE IN THE EAST KOOTENAYS. Alpine Toyota in beautiful Cranbrook has a senior position available for a Fixed Operations Manager. Applicants must have fi xed operations man-agement experience and have the ability to train, lead and motivate a team. We offer an industry leading remuneration plan, and company benefi t package. Some relocation expenses will be considered for the right individual. Email your resume: [email protected] or fax: 250-489-3628.
114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
HUDD Transportation, a division of Maersk Distribution Canada, Inc. is looking for experienced, full time B Train/LCV Drivers.
D Local, lower mainland routes,various shifts.D Training for right candidate with minimum 2 yrs or 150,000 miles multi-trailer experience.D Excellent wages and benefi ts starting at $20.30 + shift differential + LCV certifi cation bonus.
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING
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115 EDUCATION
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118 EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES/RESUMES
130 HELP WANTEDBRANDT TRACTOR has exciting positions available in many communities throughout Canada including: Edmonton, Fort Mc Murray, Fort Nelson, Fort Saint John, Grande Prairie, Regina and Saskatoon. Find out about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandttractor.com. Call 306-791-5979. Email resume indicating position title & location:
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EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
130 HELP WANTED
EXPERIENCED “Hooktender” for Grapple Yarder for BC Okanagan Logging Co. Not camp job. Great Wage. Fax one Resume to 250-503-1148.
FLAGGERS NEEDEDIf not certifi ed, training available for
a fee. Call 604-575-3944
FOOD DEMONSTRATORS
Want To Get Out Of The House, Talk To People & Create Extra
Income?
Try a part-time job 2 or 3 days a week as a Food Demonstrator! Great for Seniors, Retirees & Mature Adults!
Do you enjoy talking to people & know how to do basic cooking? A job as a Product Demonstrator is perfect for men & women. Must be available on both Fri & Sat from 11-5 or 6pm (& some Sun.)
Requirements: As a Freelance Contractor, you must be a go-getter able to work on your own, be able to carry medium weight equipment into stores and own a car. Must be well groomed, be bondable & fully to read / write / speak English.
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Call JMP Marketing at 604-294-3424, local 30
JMP Marketing Services, BC’s most reliable demo company since 1979.
FULL-TIME experienced tem-plater-installer for established family run busy granite shop, great wages, min 10yrs experi-ence. Please send resume to [email protected] or fax to 250-545-3510. VernonJourneyman Technician required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge automotive dealership in Salmon Arm BC, located in the heart of the Shuswap. Proven producer and quality workmanship is a must. Excellent wage and benefi t pack-age available. Please contact the service manager by phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-832-4545 or email [email protected].
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Resident Care Aides required at Cheam Village
in Agassiz
If you are energetic, enthu-siastic & enjoy working with older people please email your resume to [email protected] or fax 604 796 3844.
WANTED METAL CLADDERS. Ex-perience & reliability a must. Must be willing to go out of town. (Sask., Tumbler Ridge). 604-852-8309.
139 MEDICAL/DENTAL
Casual Recreation Aide
required at Valley Care in Agassiz.
If you are energetic, enthu-siastic & enjoy working with seniors please email your re-sume to:
[email protected] or fax 604 796 3844.
RECREATION WORKER needed full-time at The Langley Adult Day Program. Someone with strong pro-gramming skills, understand team dynamics, are fl exible and experi-ence working with clients with dementia. Diploma or certifi cate in Recreation and a Class 4 are required. Attention Kelly Brown - [email protected]
RN’S WITH REMOTE PRACTICE CERTIFICATION required for short and long term travel assignments to remote BC communities. Apply to www.travelnurse.ca or 1-866-355-8355.
EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION
160 TRADES, TECHNICALCARPENTERS for concrete form-work required. Sea-Jae Builders is a well know and reputable formwork contractor in the Lower Mainland. In response to our growing customer demand, we need experienced carpenters on a full time basis for following positions: - working fore-man - journeyman Send your re-sume as Email to: [email protected] or Fax to: 604 560 4006EMPLOYMENT IN ALBERTA. Sheetmetal journeyman required shop fabrication, journeyman sheet-metal fi eld, journeyman plum-bers/pipefi tters fi eld, journeyman refrigeration mechanic, benefi t package available, overtime available.
[email protected] Fax: 780-624-2190
IRONWORKERS - ISM - is looking for Ironworkers. fax resume: 604-940-4767 Email: [email protected]
SURVEYOR, GRADEMAN, MACHINE OPERATORS
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Required by Established Construction & Development Co. The successful applicants must be exp’d in all facets of civil construction. We are look-ing only for committed individuals who are versatile, reliable and possess a positive attitude. Min 3 years exp and own transportation required. These are long-term positions. Medical / Dental available.
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221 CARPENTRY
The Renovator: experienced localcarpenter specializing in decks,laminate fl oors, framing, fi nishing,metal roofs, vinyl siding, concrete,additions & painting. Commercial &Residential. Kelly 604-819-1936
236 CLEANING SERVICES
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260 ELECTRICAL
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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS
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320 MOVING & STORAGE2guyswithatruck.caMoving & Storage
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329 PAINTING & DECORATING
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332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, concrete, drainage, foundation & membrane repair. (604)618-2304 ~ 604-820-2187.
338 PLUMBING10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES
Lic.gas fi tter. Reas $. 778-895-2005#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423
353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTSEAST WEST ROOFING & SIDING
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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL
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PETS
477 PETSAUSTRALIAN CATTLE dogs, blue-healer puppies, born Aug 31.,vet checked, 1st shots, working par-ents, $550. Call (604)860-4400BELGIAN SHEPHERDS. Malinois pups from top European working bloodlines. Avail now. Reg’d. Vet check/shots. 1-250-333-8862 email:[email protected] or view blog Belgian Malinois -best working dogsCATS & KITTENS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats.604-309-5388 / 856-4866CHIHUAHUA P.B. M $595, F $695. 8wks Vet✓1st shots, absolutely gor-geous.Delivery avail. 604-557-3291CHIHUAHUAS, tiny pups, 8 wks old, ready to go. 1 male, 1 female. parents to view $700 (604)794-7347.DACHSHUND, small mini smooth. 2 blk/tan, 2 dbl dapples, 1st shots, deworm. $550-$650. 604-771-0358DOBERMAN PUPS. Registered, males.7wks, health guarntd, $1300. Phone (604) 589-7477 (Surrey).
FILA / MASTIFF GUARD DOGS.Excellent Loyal Family Pet, all shotsGreat Protectors! Ph 604-817-5957.
289 HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
292 INTERIOR DESIGN
PETS
477 PETS
DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, 3 males, 3 females. $1500. 778-242-0862 or 778-808-5600.
GERMAN SHEPHERD P/B CKS reg. 1M 2F. 8 wks. 604-858-3313sumasshepherds.wordpress.com
JACK RUSSELL X Sheltie puppies $280. Very cute. Please call: 604-820-5242.
LAB pups, 1st shots, vet✓ de-wormed, luxurious coats, qual feed, fam/raised,$400.604-845-3769chwk
LAB X HOUND X MASTIFF, 8 wks old, 6 F, 2 M, need good homes. Call (604)860-0650
MALTESE Pups 2 male 1 fem. $750/ea, 7 wks old, 1st shots, de-wormed, vet checked 778-554-9659
MIN SCHNOODLES: Best of the Best breeds. 2 fem., 2 males. Family raised. $450 (604)826-2303
MINI AUSSIE BORDER COLLIE PUPS Pet/agility, kid/cat friendly, blue/red merles, browns & blacks, some blue-eyed. $750; basic obedience $900. 250-375-2526 / [email protected]
NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604-856-3647.
Reg. Border Collies. For more info visit: kippersstockdogs.com
or call 250-547-6824
SHIH-TZU 1 MALE (Reg), 1 fem. 5 & 6 yrs. Gold & white, V/friendly. $600/both Del. avail. 604-557-3291
Siamese X kittens short hair blue eyes home raised vet ✔ 2nd shots 1F; 1 neut M $325. 604-856-1727
ST. BERNARD pups, loyal family dogs, approx. 175lb as adults. Last couple, $850/ea. (604)462-8605
YORKIE PUPS. P/B no papers. Born july 23. Shots, vet chk. $800-$900. 604-858-5826 Chwk
292 INTERIOR DESIGN
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
548 FURNITURESofa Italia 604.580.2525
560 MISC. FOR SALE
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com
NEW Norwood SAWMILLS - LumberMate-Pro handles logs 34” diameter, mills boards 28” wide. Automated quick-cycle-sawing increases effi ciency up to 40%. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT - FREE Information:
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566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTSPIANO, older, upright, good sound $250 obo. 604-576-9285
PIANO, YAMAHA, with bench, ex-cellent condition, $2000. Call (604)792-2967
UPRIGHT PLAYER PIANO. Circa 1920’s. Includes bench. $1200. Call 604-465-8328
REAL ESTATE
603 ACREAGE
20 Acres- $0 Down! $99/mo. Near Growing El Paso, Texas. Guaran-teed Owner Financing, No Credit Checks Money Back Guarantee. FreeMap/Pictures. 800-755-8953 www.sunsetranches.com
627 HOMES WANTED
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542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES
REAL ESTATE
636 MORTGAGES
BANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt con-solidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simpli-fy the process!1-888-711-8818
660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE
HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS
www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley
RENTALS
706 APARTMENT/CONDO
AGASSIZ - 1735 #9 Hwy. Clean units. 1 bdrm, Avail., Oct. 1st $650/mo. 2 bdrm, Avail., Now $700/mo. Balcony, frg/stv, parking, pets negot. Call Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage 604 792 0077
AGASSIZ. 2 BDRM Suite, very clean, updated, sin garage. In Woodside Terrace Condo Bldg. n/s. avail now. $700. 250-315-3535
AGASSIZ - $625.00 Mt. Cheam views in Agassiz one bedroom, re-cent renovation, elevator, new laun-dry facilities, storage locker, parking & walking to downtown amenities. One month free & discount to seniors 65+. Pet friendly. Available Oct 15th. 778-918-9062.
AGASSIZ
T. Marlowe ManorSpacious 1 bdrm
available now. Ask about our seniors discount.
Pets upon prior approval.
604-796-8760
AGASSIZ Woodside apartments, 1 bdrm apt on top fl oor of quiet, well maintained building with onsite caretaker. Same block as library, groceries, bank etc. Laundry, eleva-tor, assigned parking spot, storage locker, freshly painted. Available Nov 1. $600. 1-604-805-8020 or [email protected]
Beach Front, 2 bdrm ground level apartment in Harrison. Avail now,
$725/mnth cable incl. No pets. call 604-551-5015
Harrison. 1 bdrm suite, partially fur-nished in Harrison avail. now. $500/m incl. H&H, 1/2 security de-posit req’d. + ref. & n/s. 604-796-9726 604 316-5216.
HARRISON HOT SPRINGS 1 Bdrm condo with 5 appls, 2 prkg. NS/NP. $700. Nov 1st. (604)826-2006
HARRISON HS lg 1bdrm apt. W/D in suite, avail Sept 1st. N/S only, n/p, dd, RR. $650/m 604-793-5335
HARRISON - Studio Apartment, Nice quiet & safe building, suitable for single person. $550/month in-cludes utilities. Call 604-794-7132
WHITE ROCK Quiet, one bed, 750 sq/ft apmt behind Semiahmoo mall. No pets/no smoke. 604.560.4461
715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
Agassiz 2 Bd duplex cls to schools; fncd b/yard; Must be able to take care of lawn mowing. Written & Documented Ref’s req’d. $875 Avail. now. 604-796-2550
733 MOBILE HOMES & PADS
NEW RV Park in Aldergrove Winter Rates Now Available www.eaglewindrv.ca 604-856-6674
736 HOMES FOR RENT
AGASSIZ. 1747 Garden Dr. 4 bdrm, 5 appl., Avail now $1200/mo. + util., approx 10x20 workshop. Pets negot. Call Ross Fullbrook, Royal Lepage. (604)792 0077
HARRISON Hot Springs waterfront, 5 km fr. HHS, 2 bdrm, 5 appls, cbl TV, N/P. $1,000/mo. Avail. until June 2011. Call 1-604-937-5288.
542 FRUIT & VEGETABLES
RENTALS
750 SUITES, LOWER
ROSEDALE/ Popkum - One bed-room suite for rent, new, detached, excellent condition, bright and spacious, come and be the fi rst to enjoy, 5 appl., n/p, n/s, on acreage, $750/ month, incl. Gas and Hydro call 604.794.3980
752 TOWNHOUSES
CHILLIWACK - $1250/MONTH! LUXURY TOWNHOME IN THE QUARTERS/WEST AT GARRISON CROSSING, CHILLIWACK Luxury townhome in Garrison Crossing. Completely refurbished from the heritage shell. End unit, three bedrooms, three full bathrooms. Stainless steel appliances, hard-wood fl oors. Bonus family room, bedroom/offi ce and full laundry in basement. Balcony off master suite, mountain views. Backs onto small park, very private and quiet. Available November 1. $1250/month plus utilities. Call 604-796-3880--leave message. Email: [email protected]
757 WANTED TO RENT
Agassiz/Harrison, 2 bdrm, clean, quiet, dependable, exc refs, $800, oct 15/nov.1. (604)701-7742
TRANSPORTATION
810 AUTO FINANCING
$0 DOWN & we make your 1st payment at auto credit fast. Need a vehicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.
818 CARS - DOMESTIC
1989 OLDS CUTLASS CIERA SL Aircared, needs brakes, runs great. 1st $800 takes. Call 604-272-0814.
1991 Buick Regal. Ltd edition. 2 dr, auto, 140K, leather. In good condi-tion. $1200 OBO. 604-945-4106
1991 FORD GRAND Marquis, good shape, clean, wht, 116,543 km, $2800 obo. (604)824-0552
1992 Cadillac Fleetwood: 4/dr se-dan, 53,000 org miles, like new. $5,000. Call Ralph 778-988-2055.
1993 OLDS SIERRA, 4 door. V6, runs great, $850.
Phone (604) 820-3031.
1995 GRAND PRIX V6. Aircared. 212 K. $1300 obo. 604-859-6588 or 778-241-4105.
1996 Crown Victoria, red, 80,000km, auto., good shape, $2950. Call (604)858-4900
1997 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2 door, 5 speed, Air Cared, $700. 604-832-8944
1998 Dodge Neon, auto., 146,000km, new tires, new stereo. $3500. Call (604)794-5865
2002 OLDS ALREO GL. V6, 2 dr., 92K. Alloy wheels, fully loaded, trac. system, leather. No wear, clean. Maintainance up to date. $6500. 604-859-8141
2002 PT CRUISER Ltd. Edition, Classic black auto fully ld’d mint cond 96K $5500 obo 604-476-1569
2003 CHEVROLET Cavalier for sale. Lady Driven. As new condi-tion, fully loaded. Only 64,500 km. Asking $4,700.00 OBO. Ph. 604 813-2384
821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS
2000 Volkswagen Jetta GLX - 158K every possible option, auto, leather, htd. seat, alloy $6995 604.657.8659
2002 VW BEETLE, MINT! 2nd owner, grey, auto, all options, 92K, no accid’s. $9900. (604)824-0426
2004 HONDA ELEMENT AWD. Au-to, 4 cyl. keyless entry. 110K. Exc. cond. $14,500. 604-768-4545.
2004 Nissan Altima S, auto., load-ed, 66,000k, 2.5L, well-maint., $10,000 obo. Call (604)858-8955
2006 MAZDA RX8-GT, 33K km, fully loaded except navigation, $19,900 obo. Call (604)869-9210
TRANSPORTATION
830 MOTORCYCLES1981 Yamaha Twin, 750 cc, w/col-lectors plates. Good cond., $1000 obo. (604)795-3688
838 RECREATIONAL/SALE1969 PONTIAC Grand Prix J mod-el, 2nd owner, excel orig cond 400/ 400 auto $12,000 (604)826-8003
1976 25’ 5th wheel Vanguard, new updates, great cond., sleeps 4, w/hitch $3000 obo. (604)465-4580
1984 24’ Citation, GMC Motorhome, 85,000km, many recent upgrades, exc cond., $6000. (604)858-9028
1988 PACE ARROW Motor Home, Class A 38ft, tag axle, w/d, solar panel, new radio, tub, new brakes, generator, levelers, roof resealed, 83,000M. $14,500. 604-850-3732.
2003 TRAVLEAIRE Class C 22ft on Ford E350, 92K, 3 way fridge rear bunk slps 6 $28,000 (604)826-8003
2007 18 FT Fleetwood Trailer, new cond. comes w/additional battery $13,500 neg. Chwk. (604)798-0540
2007 Sunseeker motorhome E 450, 1 slide, 31.6’, slps 6, like new, 25,000k, $49,500. (604)824-4552
2008 Nomad 25.7’ trailer, bunk model, slps 6, queen bed, many ex-tras, new cond., hardly used, $9000 - 1/2 price! 4 yr warranty left. Selling due to sickness. (604)858-0904
2010 MONTANA 3000RK
#1 Selling 5th Wheel brand for 9 yrs. Mor/ryde hitch, huge picture windows, dbl. slide, elec. F/P, etc.
$54,983 (stk.28225)www.fraserwayrv.com
1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
NEW Adventurer 910FBS
Dinette slide, rear kitchen, 10’ box awning, electric jacks, thermopane solar windows.
$28,995 (stk.26853)www.fraserwayrv.com
1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
NEW STARCRAFT 3614
Dinette slideout, lots of storage, outside grill and more. $15,983 (stk.27314)
www.fraserwayrv.com 1-800-806-1976 DL #30644
818 CARS - DOMESTIC
851 TRUCKS & VANS
TRANSPORTATION
840 RECREATIONAL/RENT
25’ CLASS “C” MOTORHOME avail. for rent. Very clean, sleeps 5,a/c, micro. For Info 604-783-6848
845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
The Scrapper
AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $100 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673
Autos • Trucks• Equipment Removal
FREE TOWING 7 days/wk.We pay Up To $500 CA$H
Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022
847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES
1994 Nissan Pathfi nder XE V6, 4x4,auto., p/w, p/d, air, cd, white/blue interior, $3000 obo. (604)392-5823
2010 Toyota Rav 4, AWD limited,27,000 km. silver/grey inter. back up camera, moon rf, heated seats, blue tooth. $33,995 1(604)290-4303
851 TRUCKS & VANS
1977 GMC 2wd 350 truck, auto &9.5’ Vanguard camper, sold sep or as unit. $4700 obo (604)824-8804
1993 FORD F350, 14 foot tilt deck,auto, no air-care needed, auto $6500 obo. Call (604)597-2043
1997 DODGE CARAVAN, 7 pas-senger, 4 door, auto, air, p/l, p/s,white, $2500. (604)791-9323
1998 CHEVROLET 2500 (3/4 ton)maroon, ext.cab. $7000 obo. Exc. cond. 604-859-0832
1999 BLAZER LT 147K. 4 dr., leather, s/roof, all options. Blk/gry Good rubber, no accids., pets or smoking. $6000. 604-756-3063
2003 TOYOTA Sequoia Limited, V8Phantom Gray Pearl, leather, DVD,large sunroof, loaded, new tires,233,000 km, serviced regularly at dealer, runs perfect, no smoking, noaccidents, excellent condition.$16,000.00. Call Nick @ 604-556-6141 or 604-855-2468.
2008 GRAND Caravan, red, stow &go, 39K, auto, 7 seats $18,500. 604-922-7367 or 778-867-7367
MARINE
912 BOATS
27’ LIVE ABOARD BOAT cheap moorage, runs great,
$14,000. Phone (604) 820-3031.
551 GARAGE SALES
Harrison Springs
229 Miami RiverOct 9, 10 & 1110am - 4pm
offi ce desk, chair, misc table, LP’s, cookbooks, kitchen items, clothes and racks.Everything must go.
289 HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
851 TRUCKS & VANS
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PLUMBING SERVICES
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For all your Service, Repair
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604-796-270524 HOUR
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renos | home repairs custom woodworking
Agassiz, BC
KEN VANDERHOEK
New Cabinetry, and Cabinet Refacing Counter Tops
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• Siding• Concrete• Gutters
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Residential • Commercial • Agricultural
Hot & Cold Pressure Washing & Interior/Exterior Painting
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Mark Baboth604-796-2486
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tile • slate • crown moulding • doors • lighting • sinks toilets • gates • decks • painting • staining • general repairs
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chainsaws blowers pressure washers/pumps welding
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We Take Trades!We Take Trades!no payments for 90 days is only for applicable on used vehicles based on model year, price, and on approved credit. Because everyone’s personal credit is unique, some money down or trade equivalent may be required. Full loan payment is still required; 90 days of interest is absorbed by Mertin Hyundai while payments are deferred
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY XLEAuto, A/C, heated leather, sunroof, only 56kms! Very clean car, stk#H10-176P
2008 HYUNDAI SONATA3.3L V6, automatic, A/C, power group, heated seats, sunroof, alloy wheels, fog lights, stk#H10-200P
2010 KIA SOUL4U edition, auto, A/C, Bluetooth, sunroof, alloys, great fuel economy, steering wheel controls, keyless entry, FUN to drive!
2005 KIA SPECTRA HATCH4-cylinder, automatic, A/C, power group, alloy wheels, low kms, stk#H10-220P
2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE 4X4All wheel drive, automatic, A/C, power group including keyless entry, great fuel
economy, lots of warranty remaining, SAVE THOUSANDS over new!stk#H10-209P
2007 FORD F-150 Harley Davidson Edition 4x4Auto, A/C, heated leather seats, power sunroof, full load with only 54kms, stk#H10-187P
2007 FORD F-150 XTR 4x4, auto, A/C, full load, power group, 5.4L, chrome package, very low kms, stk#H10-098P
ments for 90 days is only for applicable on used vehicles
2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG4-wheel drive, auto, A/C, power group, heated leather seats, sunroof, full load including 20” wheels! stk#H10-198P
2007 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LIMITEDAll-wheel-drive, auto, A/C, heated leather seats, sunroof, power group, over $2,000 in accessories, one owner with only 64kms, stk#H10-201P
2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLAutomatic, A/C, power group including keyless entry with alarm, heated seats, very clean, save thousands! stk#H10-193P
2006 KIA SORENTO LX 4X4All-wheel-drive, automatic, A/C, power group, only 27kms! Very very clean, stk#H10-142P
2008 HONDA CIVICSUPER LOW KILOMETERS! 5-speed, power group, alloy wheels, tinted windows, very nice clean car, stk#H10-218P
2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRAA/C, power windows/locks/mirrors, CD, one owner, only 29kms! stk#H10-170P
2009 HYUNDAI SONATA4-cylinder with great fuel economy, automatic, A/C, power windows/locks/mirrors, heated seats, low kms, clean carstk#H10-216P
2005 KIA SORENTO LX 4x4Auto, A/C, power group, new timing belt, new tires, CD, fog lights, stk#H10-182P
WAS $14,995
2010 HYUNDAI ELANTRA GLAutomatic, A/C, power group including keyless entry with alarm, heated seats, very clean, save thousands! stk#H10-192P
2008 MAZDA 3 GSAutomatic, A/C, power group, CD player, only 20kms, very clean, stk#H10-197P
2009 TOYOTA COROLLA SSport model, auto, A/C, power group, alloys, sunroof, low kms
2007 HYUNDAI ACCENTFuel effi cient 4-cylinder, automatic transmission, 50 MPG, air condition-ing, great starter or communter car! stk#H10-190P
2005 KIA SEDONA EXAutomatic, A/C, power group, extremely well maintained one owner lease return, very clean, only 65kms, stk#H10-146P
2008 HYUNDAI ACCENT GLAutomatic, air conditioning, power group, keyless entry, great fuel economy, lots of warranty remaining,
stk#H10-173P2008 KIA RIO SPORTAutomatic, A/C, power windows, power locks, very clean, only 43kms, stk#H10-175P
2009 KIA SPECTRA LXAutomatic, A/C, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, bluetooth,
only 30kms, stk#H10-172P
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2009 KIA RIOFuel effi cient 4-cylinder, automatic, A/C, power group, low kms, balance of
5 year warranty! stk#H10-185P
Save your money for Christmas without worrying
about a car payment!!
NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYSON ALL USED INVENTORY!!*
4-cylinder with great fuel economy, auto, A/C, power group, low kms, very clean, stk#H10-208P
2006 KIA RIO 5 HATCHBACK2006 KIA RIO 5 HATCHBACK
5-speed manual! CD player, extended cab with tonneau cover, fog lights, stk#H10-212P
2003 FORD RANGER EDGE2003 FORD RANGER EDGE
All wheel drive, auto, A/C, power group, heated leather seats, keylessentry, Diamond white!
2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD